Georgetown Walking Tour: Georgetown Night Life
Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn May 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a bill that made it legal for the first time since 1917 to sell hard liquor to patrons standing at bars in the District of Columbia. Shortly thereafter many bars opened and students, senators & secretaries streamed through the doors of establishments such as Clyde’s, Mr. Smith’s, Mr. Henry’s, Chadwick’s, The Cellar Door, The Bayou, Blues Alley, Champions & Martin’s Tavern just to mention a few. Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, as you learn all about the bustling nightlife of Georgetown, past and present. FEE: $20 Members: $18 Details: Meet at the corner of Q and 27th Streets, NW (by the east garden gates of the Dumbarton House, the tour will start at 6:00 pm sharp.) It will take place rain or shine and will last 2 hours. You are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Cash or check only on the day of tour. Children 3 years or younger are free, but must be in a stroller. No pets please. Tour ends at Q and 27th Streets, NW. Contact Dwane at 202-368-2737 or dwanestarlin@aol.com
Washington and Hamilton: The Great Collaboration
Anderson House 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,, Washington, DC, United StatesStephen Knott, professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, examines the most important collaboration in American history—the unlikely alliance between a wealthy Virginia planter and a brash immigrant from the Caribbean who went on to establish a “new order for the ages.” George Washington and Alexander Hamilton fought for the better part of twenty-five years to secure the American experiment in the face of bitter partisan opposition at home and determined enemies abroad. What makes Washington and Hamilton unique from other founding collaborations is that their bond was forged in the crucible of the Revolutionary War. This collaboration was vital to winning that war, adopting the Constitution, and creating the institutions necessary to secure liberty at home and respect abroad. The unlikely partnership of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, and the brief Federalist moment they presided over, allowed the United States to build the institutions that launched the nation on a path to becoming a superpower. If George Washington was the “indispensable man” of the American founding, then Washington and Hamilton’s collaboration was the “indispensable alliance” that determined the outcome of the creation of the United States of America. The lecture will last 45 minutes with time afterwards for questions.
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series in at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provides a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a waiver to participate. A $5 cash donation per person is suggested for the class. Please give donations directly to the instructor. Reservations are not required but are encouraged. Donations to Dumbarton House for providing space are welcomed, donate online or in the museum after the class. Class will be canceled if rain is forecast at or after 8:00 am the morning of class. Rain cancellations can be confirmed on the instructors and Dumbarton House’s Twitter @Path2Be @ProYogaUSA @DumbartonHouse
History Bites: Ice Cream
Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEscape the summer heat and enjoy a nice cold treat! Learn about ice cream, ice, cold dishes and how they kept things cold with a short talk! Then bring your sweet tooth and prepare for things to get chilly as you discover the true origins of ice cream while sampling some delicious flavors, and some downright unique ones! Enjoy viewing rarley displayed collections’s items and learn the favorite flavors of some important figures in history and how they kept their favorite treats cool!
Vintage Game Night
Woodrow Wilson House 2340 S Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us on the first Wednesday of every month, from 5:30 – 8pm, for our Vintage Game Night! The museum will be open after hours for this happy hour event. $15 ticket price includes entrance to the museum, 2 drink vouchers, gaming munchies, and all-you-can-play vintage board games. Additional drinks can be purchased for $5 each. Located just above Dupont Circle, the President Woodrow Wilson House is the authentically furnished 1920s home where our 28th President moved from the White House. Lounge where Wilson would have lounged, play games the Wilson family would have played (from the 1920s, 30s and 40s) and enjoy a unique game night experience unlike anything else in DC. Tickets are best purchased online. Limited walk-ins are taken on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you there! Questions or concerns? sandrews@woodrowwilsonhouse.org
7th annual Jane Austen Film Festival
Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us at Dumbarton House for the 7th annual Jane Austen Film Festival Tickets are $6 per film or $20 for all four films. Become a museum member and get in for free, plus have early entry! *We highly recommend that you buy tickets in advance as this event regularly sells out* Showings: Love and Friendship (2016): July 11th Sense & Sensibility (1995): July 18th Emma (1996): July 25th Pride & Prejudice (2005): August 1st
Dive in Dumbarton
Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDive into Dumbarton and grow your little ones love of history! This 10-week summer program is 45-minute and is geared towards children ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Each week, take a mini-tour of our historic property, then interact with fun activities, crafts, and games. June 7 – August 9, 2018, Thursdays, 10am $5/child, FREE/Family Museum Members *Parents/caregivers must remain with child/children throughout the program
Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical is Restaging America’s Past
Anderson House 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,, Washington, DC, United StatesHamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical, has become so popular that it is being used to teach U.S. history in classrooms across the country. But just how historically accurate is Hamilton? And how is the show itself making history? Join four historians for a discussion of the Hamilton phenomenon and what it means for our understanding of America’s past. The talk will last about one hour, followed by a book signing and refreshments. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Sunday Serenity Yoga
Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLocal yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell host our 4th annual summer yoga series in at Dumbarton House. Our grounds provides a serene, outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a waiver to participate. A $5 cash donation per person is suggested for the class. Please give donations directly to the instructor. Reservations are not required but are encouraged. Donations to Dumbarton House for providing space are welcomed, donate online or in the museum after the class. Class will be canceled if rain is forecast at or after 8:00 am the morning of class. Rain cancellations can be confirmed on the instructors and Dumbarton House’s Twitter @Path2Be @ProYogaUSA @DumbartonHouse
Dive into Dumbarton
Dumbarton House 2715 Q St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDive into Dumbarton and grow your little ones love of history! This 10-week summer program is 45-minute and is geared towards children ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Each week, take a mini-tour of our historic property, then interact with fun activities, crafts, and games. June 7 – August 9, 2018, Thursdays, 10am $5/child, FREE/Family Museum Members *Parents/caregivers must remain with child/children throughout the program